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Lonesome Pine Trails vs Mount Jefferson Ski Area

Mount Jefferson Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

The Verdict

Lonesome Pine Trails leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Mount Jefferson Ski Area

Family-focused experience

Best Snowfall
Lonesome Pine Trails

95.2" average season

Best Terrain
Lonesome Pine Trails

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Lonesome Pine Trails

$0 day pass

Easiest Access
Lonesome Pine Trails

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe
Lonesome Pine Trails

Pleasant base area

Lonesome Pine Trails
Maine, United States
$$
Mount Jefferson Ski Area
Maine, United States
$$

Family

Ski School Age
-
-
Full-Day Program
-
-
Beginner Terrain
5.0
6.5
Walkability
5.0
5.0
Village Vibe
5.0
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
460'
340'
Skiable Area
0 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
6%
38%
Trails
18
8
Lifts
2
2

Getting There

Airport
PWM
PWM
Drive Time
2h
2h
Road Ease
5.0
5.0

Cost

Passes
None
None
Day Pass
$0
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Limited
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Lonesome Pine Trails

95.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

71.6" total

75%

Mount Jefferson Ski Area

67.6"

avg season

2024-25 season

62.7" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
95"48"0"
Lonesome Pine Trails
Mount Jefferson Ski Area

Key Insights

Mount Jefferson Ski Area excels for families prioritizing family features.

Key Differences

  • Mount Jefferson Ski Area's beginner terrain score (6.5) exceeds Lonesome Pine Trails's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Lonesome Pine Trails offers more terrain variety (0 acres vs 0 acres)
  • Lonesome Pine Trails has greater vertical drop (460' vs 340'), offering longer runs

Best For

Lonesome Pine Trails

  • Budget-conscious families

Mount Jefferson Ski Area

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing